Finding the Third Proportional to 149,790 and 326,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,790 and 326,031 is: 709,634.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,790 : 326,031 = 326,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,790/326,031 = 326,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,790x = 326,031 × 326,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,790x = 106,296,212,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,296,212,961/149,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,634.91
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